Format/length:	max 8 characters
HES item:
National Codes:
Default Codes:

Notes:
A unique reference number allocated by the Registrar of Companies to a limited liability company or unlimited company at the time of first registration of that company.

References:
The e-GIF version approved for use in NHS England is:
Government Data Standards Catalogue: (GDSC), Version 2.1, Agreed 18 November 2004.
GDSC: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/govtalk/schemasstandards/e-gif/datastandards.aspx.

 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	COMPANIES HOUSE REFERENCE NUMBERS